Arielle has been very busy making appearances at many parades, charity functions and appearing on ABC Channel 7 News!!!

CHICAGO, Illinois – Little Miss Strawberry Queen 2008 Arielle Christopher, age 10, of Streamwood, Illinois, appeared on the ABC7 Chicago News show that was broadcasted at the ABC7 Chicago State Street Studio, 190 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois, on March 27, 2009.

Miss Christopher appeared on the show to receive public recognition for winning her beauty title at the 2008 Long Grove Strawberry Festival, Long Grove, Illinois. The television cameras were focused on Arielle as she received a royal welcome from ABC7 Morning News Co-Anchor Hosea Sanders.

“See, I know royalty,” said Hosea Sanders. “Congratulations on your title and that’s the first of many.”

The photo session was followed by a royal tour of the ABC7 Chicago State Street Studio hosted by Hosea Sanders. Arielle was thrilled to be introduced to the entire news and production staff. Earlier that morning, the news team also learned that Hosea Sanders and Lee Christopher were college alumni of Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Arielle has represented the Long Grove Strawberry Princess Pageant as its goodwill ambassador. Miss Christopher’s platform is, “Promoting community spirit is a berry sweet thing to do.”

September 6, 2008 – Barrington‟s 5th Annual Family Freedom Festival; photo-ops with military personnel and participant in Freedom Walk to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States seven years ago and to honor the nation's veterans, past and present.

September 10, 2008 – State of Illinois, House Journal, House of Representatives, 95TH General Assembly. House Resolution No. 1507 sponsored by State Representative Fred Crespo to congratulate Arielle Christopher for the Good Deeds Toy Drive is adopted.